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Another word for propagation

propagation Synonyms

propagation

n.

Procreation
reproduction, breeding, multiplication, generation, proliferation; see also procreation, reproduction 1.
Diffusion
spread, circulation, dispersion; see distribution 1.

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Another word for propagation

noun

The process by which an organism produces others of its kind:

breeding, multiplication, procreation, proliferation, reproduction, spawning. (Obsolete) increase. See reproduction

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Propagation facilities are being greatly improved, and there are stringent laws for the protection of immature fish.
Deep. Propagation is effected by seed or increase of corms; the seed should be sown as soon as it is ripe in June or July.
John was sent out by the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, and hoped to labour as a missionary among the Indians, but though he had many interesting conversations with them the mission was found to be impracticable.
His only published works are two sermons, one preached before the Lords (London, 1794), the other before the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel (London, 1797).
His prize subjects were, the capstan, the propagation of light, and the magnet.

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